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Y722 KTW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,288 mi
Last recorded101,288 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 KTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,288 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 101,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 96,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 11 Jun 2010 96,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dent in n/s/f wheel

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads approx 1/2 worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 86,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dent in n/s/f wheel

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads approx 1/2 worn

O/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 27 Jun 2008 77,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,475 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 67,475 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 4 May 2006 58,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2006 58,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y722 KTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y722 KTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y722 KTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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